Description
A crisp, refreshing Asian Sesame Chicken Salad that’s bursting with flavor and texture — juicy grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy sesame dressing make this a summer superstar. Light, satisfying, and absolutely crave-worthy!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded or grilled chicken
4 cups mixed greens (romaine, napa cabbage, or spinach)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup red cabbage, finely sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
1/4 cup sliced almonds or cashews
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
**For the dressing:**
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, olive oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
2. In a large bowl, combine greens, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, mandarin oranges, nuts, sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.
3. Add chicken to the salad and drizzle with dressing.
4. Toss well until evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving for extra freshness.
Notes
Add crispy wonton strips for extra crunch.
For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for tofu or edamame.
Keeps well for meal prep — just store dressing separately until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: asian sesame chicken salad, summer salad, healthy lunch, sesame dressing, easy chicken salad